The Queen's Gallery - Palace Of Holyroodhouse

Galleries

Built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon's School, the Queen's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse showcases a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection.

At The Queen's Gallery, visitors can marvel at delicate works of art from the Royal Collection, some of which will be shown in Scotland for the very first time.

Experience the Gallery on its own or with a great value combined ticket to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Current exhibition:

Gold

Friday, 27 March 2015 to Sunday, 26 July 2015

Through over 60 items drawn from across the entire breadth of the Royal Collection, and from the Early Bronze Age to the 20th century, Gold explores the qualities that make this rare and precious metal an enduring expression of the highest status, both earthly and divine.

This exhibition give a glimpse into the myriad uses of gold, from sacred to ornamental, and includes a series of film installations showing the meticulous working of gold by a bookbinder, furniture gilder and jewellery maker.

Forthcoming exhibition:

Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent

Thursday, 6 August 2015 to Sunday, 7 February 2016

This is the first ever exhibition devoted to Scottish art in the Royal Collection and brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.

It includes the work of painters who were born in Scotland and travelled abroad, such as Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie, and of those whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, such as Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles.

In particular, the exhibition highlights the importance and influence of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment